The Everyday Marksman

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The battle belt is a sort of modern iteration of the classic ALICE gear that served the US military from the 70s through late 90s. But there are some significant differences, particularly in the type and amount of load that the belt handles. In this post, we're going through some basic guidelines and a suggested layout for developing your own minimalist fighting kit.

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Hi, I’m Matt.

I’m the founder of The Everyday Marksman.

I’ve always been an outdoors fanatic and avid shooting enthusiast. Since 2014, I’ve been on a mission to teach everyday citizens how to become more capable, confident, and prepared to handle whatever the world throws at them. It’s not just about high-speed shooting tactics or expensive gear, but the sum of your abilities across wide range of skills.

My guiding star is mastery of the fundamentals first, which enables success in all other areas. Check out the topics we cover down below.

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MARKSMANSHIP

Precision & Proficiency

EQUIPMENT

Optimizing Your Loadout

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Forge Your Foundation

OUTDOORS & SURVIVAL SKILLS

Tackle any Terrain

MINDSET DEVELOPMENT

Unshakeable Resolve

Additional Musings

What else is on my mind?

Resource Library

Useful Tools for the Journey

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